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Russian Celebrates it's Armed Forces Day 2026 With Malaysian Friends, Kuala Lumpur

23 Feb 2026, Kuala Lumpur - The Russian Armed Forces Day was celebrated at an evening gala reception at JW Marriot KL. Representatives of the command of branches of Malaysian Armed Forces, executives of the Ministry of Defence of Malaysia, Defence Attachés of several countries in Kuala Lumpur , were among the 300 distinguished guests. Every year, on 23 February, Russia celebrates its Armed Forces Day or popularly known as Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia, which commemorates the founding of the Red Army in 1918. On this day in 1918, fighters of the 2nd Red Army Corps engaged advancing German troops moving toward Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg). It honors military personnel (active and veterans) and has traditionally become a day to celebrate all men, including those who have not served in the military. Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan also celebrate this auspicious day with Russia. #russia #russianarmy